1.1 Character

• Characters in short fiction can be classified as main or supporting
• What are the two main methods of characterization used by authors?

  Direct and indirect
• Match the character type with its definition:

  Protagonist ↔️ The main character

  Antagonist ↔️ A character who opposes the protagonist

  Dynamic ↔️ A character who undergoes significant change

  Static ↔️ A character who remains unchanged
• Main characters are the central figures who drive the plot
• What is the role of static characters in a story?

  Provide stability and contrast
• What does direct characterization involve in short fiction?

  Author explicitly states traits
• What is a dynamic character in fiction?

  Undergoes significant change
• What is the definition of a character in short fiction?

  Representation of a person
• Match the character type with its definition:

  Protagonist ↔️ Main character the story revolves around

  Antagonist ↔️ Character who opposes the protagonist

  Dynamic ↔️ Character who undergoes change

  Static ↔️ Character who remains unchanged
• Supporting characters often provide context or complement the main characters
• How do dynamic characters contribute to the story?

  Exemplify thematic evolution
• Direct characterization involves the author explicitly stating the character's traits
• What are character traits in fiction?

  Personality characteristics
• Match the relationship type with its description:

  Protagonist-Antagonist ↔️ Central conflict between main character and opposition

  Mentor-Mentee ↔️ Experienced character guiding a younger one

  Familial ↔️ Relationships between related characters
• Conflicts between characters can symbolize broader struggles between good and evil
• Characters, especially the protagonist, are the driving force behind the plot.
• A mentor-mentee relationship may illustrate the theme of wisdom and guidance.

  True
• What is the role of supporting characters in short fiction?

  Provide context or contrast
• Indirect characterization reveals traits through actions, speech, or thoughts.
• Dynamic characters remain unchanged throughout the story.

  False
• Main characters are the focal point of short fiction.


  True
• Static characters provide stability, while dynamic characters exemplify thematic evolution.
• Indirect characterization uses actions, speech, or relationships to reveal a character's traits.
• What are the two main methods of characterization used by authors in short fiction?

  Direct and indirect
• Indirect characterization reveals traits through the character's actions, speech, thoughts, and interactions.


  True
• What are character traits in short fiction?

  Personality characteristics
• Analyzing character traits and motivations helps readers understand their role and significance in the story.


  True
• Match the relationship type with its description:

  Protagonist-Antagonist ↔️ Central conflict between characters

  Familial ↔️ Relationships between family members

  Friendship ↔️ Close bonds shaping decisions
• What role do dynamic characters play in plot development?

  Catalyze the plot
• The conflict between a protagonist and antagonist may symbolize a broader struggle between good and evil
• What does the term "character" refer to in short fiction?

  Representation of a person
• Static characters undergo significant change throughout a story.

  False
• Analyzing characters' traits and motivations is essential for understanding their role in the plot
• How do supporting characters often contribute to a story?

  Provide context or contrast
• Understanding character types is crucial for analyzing themes in short fiction.

  True
• Dynamic characters undergo significant changes
• Indirect characterization requires readers to infer a character's traits based on contextual clues.


  True
• A static character remains largely unchanged throughout the story
• Understanding character types is crucial for analyzing stories.


  True
• What is the role of main characters in a story?

  Drive the plot